Oak Lane Elementary School

🌼Happy First Day of Spring!🌸 This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow is picture day! Class photos must be prepurchased. You will receive proofs/sample pack of individual pictures in a few weeks and will be given the option to purchase or return! 📸 Students may bring a change of clothes if they would like!

Hello! This is an important update for parents of fourth and fifth graders. We have received several calls and messages regarding what students should wear for the music program tomorrow night. Please note that we shared on Dojo and in the Paw Print Newsletter as early as March 7 that the 4th and 5th grade music program has been postponed due our creative teacher, Ms. Solomon, experiencing an unexpected injury,. Her injury has caused her to miss multiple days of school, and as a result, students have not had enough practice time to feel confident performing in front of an audience. At this time, we plan to combine the 4th and 5th grade music program with our Family Night on Wednesday, April 16. We will share additional details once Ms. Solomon is able to return to work. I encourage you to stay up to date with Oak Lane News by following our Dojo page and reading our newsletter each week, taking note of dates and events that pertain to your student! Thank you for your understanding and support. Best, Mrs. Bowling

Attention: March 31st will now be a student day! March 31 was formerly a teacher work day but will now be a regular day for students. Please update your calendars accordingly!

📢 Parents, don’t miss this week’s Paw Print Newsletter! 🐾 It’s packed with important updates you won’t want to miss! Grab your calendar and mark these key dates: 📌 Postponed 4/5 Music Program 🎶 📌 Picture Day – This Friday! 📸 📌 Snow Make-Up Date ❄️ 📌 Spring Fever Reminders 🌸 📌 Yearbook Ordering Info 📖 📌 …and SO much more! Stay informed and stay ahead! Check out the latest edition now! 🐾✨ https://secure.smore.com/n/sga9p

Our next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open is March 27th! TOPIC: How Do I Start the Conversation? Do you have questions or need help starting a conversation with your child about the dangers of substance use? Parental involvement and education are crucial when it comes to preventing substance use among our youth. Person County Schools invites you to an experience that will provide parents with the tools they need to take a proactive approach in discussing the dangers of substance use with their children, as well as recognize signs of risky behavior. Preventing substance use starts at home. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain this vital knowledge! WHEN: Thurs., March 27 at 6-7 PM WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Long Memorial United Methodist Church, Harris Fellowship Hall 226 N Main St, Roxboro, NC 27573 Childcare will be provided on-site. See our attached flyer for full details.

📢 Check Out This Week’s Paw Print Newsletter! 🐾 Don’t miss out on important updates in this week’s Paw Print Newsletter! Stay in the loop! P.S. Don't forget to spring your clocks ahead an hour this weekend! https://secure.smore.com/n/sga9p

Kindergarten Registration is now OPEN! Please see our flyer below for details regarding registration, Kindergarten Camps, and Orientations! Not sure which school you are districted for? Use this link: bit.ly/3T0U3V7 Use this link to learn more about registration: bit.ly/49jma7J

📢 Check Out This Week's Newsletter! 📰✨ Can you find the hidden paw print? 🐾 Plus, don’t miss details on: 🧸 Kinder Cubs Countdown – Helping rising kindergartners! ❄️ Winter Dance – Fun for grades 3-5! 📸 Yearbook Orders – Get yours now! ➕ And more! https://secure.smore.com/n/sga9p

🎨❄️ Oak Lane Night at the Kirby – Friday, February 28, 2025! ❄️🎨 Looking for a night of FREE entertainment? Join us at the Kirby for an evening packed with fun for all ages! Admission and activities are free! The only cost is concessions! 🕔 Starting at 5 PM: 🎲 Giant Games in the Kirby Rebirth 🖍️ Small Foot Activity in the Kirby Learning Studios 🖼️ Art Viewing: "Grayworks" by Carlee Hawkins in the Kirby Gallery 🖼️ Art Viewing: Oak Lane Elementary Student Exhibit in the Lobby 🎶 NEW at 7-8 PM: 🥁 Drum & Dance Class led by Amadi Patricia Hall of Kuumba West African Dance Co. in Rebirth Hall A 🎬 FREE Movie: Small Foot – 6:30 PM in the Kirby Theater! 🍿 Oak Lane Elementary will be selling concessions before the movie – come support our school! And The PTO will have a 50/50 Raffle! So be sure to bring cash! 📽️ Movie Synopsis: Migo, a friendly Yeti, is shocked to discover a human! When his village refuses to believe him, he sets off on an epic journey to prove the truth. Don’t miss out on this night of creativity, culture, and community fun! See you there! 🎨❄️🎬

Do you have a child who is starting Kindergarten next year? Or know someone who does? Come to our Kindergarten Cubs Countdown on Thursday, March 6 from 5:00-6:00 pm.

The next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open event is coming up tomorrow! TITLE: Drugs in our Community WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00-7:00 PM WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Northern Middle School | Auditorium | 1935 Carver Drive, Roxboro, NC Childcare will be provided on site. Do you have questions about substance use within our community? Parental involvement and education is crucial when it comes to preventing substance use among our youth. Person County Schools invites you to an experience that will help you protect our youth. A panel of individuals from our school system and our community will be present to answer any questions you might have about current substance abuse trends in our community or provide any resources you may need. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain vital knowledge to help protect our youth. Hear From: Ashleigh Fryczynski, Substance Use Education Specialist for Person County Schools, Major Cheryl Hughes, Person County Sheriff’s Department, Steve Webb, Law Enforcement Crisis Counselor, Christine Cauwels LCMHC, Program Director Freedom House Recovery Center Please use the QR code (in image) or https://bit.ly/4hWEw2A to submit any questions you would like for our panelists to answer during this event.

❄️ Oak Lane Update: The Paw Print is Here! 🐾 We hope everyone stayed safe and warm during this week’s winter weather! ❄️☃️ We’ve missed seeing our Cougar family and are looking forward to getting back to our regular schedule on Monday! ✅ Don’t miss a beat—check out the latest edition of The Paw Print newsletter for all the details you need for the week ahead! 📩✨ Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up: 🏫 Feb. 22: Excel '25 at Palace Pointe for families with children ages Birth–Five, 12:00–4:00 PM 🦷 Feb. 25: Kindergarten Dental Screening (Opt-out forms were sent home last week) 💊 Feb. 25: Parenting with Eyes Wide Open: Drugs in Our Community, 6:00 PM @ Northern Middle School 📈 Feb. 27: School Improvement Team Meeting, 3:20 PM – Let’s keep making Oak Lane even better together! 🍎💡 🎨🎬 Feb. 28: A Night of Creativity & Fun! ✨ Art Show @ 5:00 PM 🎥 Free Movie Night @ 6:30 PM @ The Kirby Theater – Bring the whole family! 💃🕺 Reminder: The Winter Dance has been rescheduled for March 7! 💛 Stay connected, stay informed, and stay Cougar Strong! 💙

We are still on for tomorrow! If you have a child who is not yet in kindergarten, you don't want to miss this event! Excel' 25 - Empowering Early Learners to Excel from the Start Date: February 22nd Time: 12:00-4:00 pm Location: Palace Pointe See our flyer for details.

Due to some snow covered rural roads that are traveled by buses, there will be no school for students on Friday, February 21st. Staff will report on a two-hour delay. PCC will operate on a two-hour delay and students should check their messages regarding the status of their college courses. Stay safe and have a great weekend.

Due to the ongoing winter weather and hazardous travel conditions, Person County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th. Enjoy the snow and stay safe!

Due to the forecasted winter weather, tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th will be a Remote Learning Day for students and staff. Please stay safe and warm.

The next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open event is coming up next week! TITLE: Drugs in our Community WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00-7:00 PM WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Northern Middle School | Auditorium | 1935 Carver Drive, Roxboro, NC Childcare will be provided on site. Do you have questions about substance use within our community? Parental involvement and education is crucial when it comes to preventing substance use among our youth. Person County Schools invites you to an experience that will help you protect our youth. A panel of individuals from our school system and our community will be present to answer any questions you might have about current substance abuse trends in our community or provide any resources you may need. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain vital knowledge to help protect our youth. Hear From: Ashleigh Fryczynski, Substance Use Education Specialist for Person County Schools Major Cheryl Hughes, Person County Sheriff’s Department Steve Webb, Law Enforcement Crisis Counselor Christine Cauwels LCMHC, Program Director Freedom House Recovery Center Please use the QR code (in image) or https://bit.ly/4hWEw2A to submit any questions you would like for our panelists to answer during this event.

Happy Valentine's Day Oak Lane families! There's lots of information to check out in this week's Paw Print Newsletter linked below! Let us know in the Facebook or Dojo comments—what are your kids most excited for next week? ⬇️💬 Enjoy your weekend! https://secure.smore.com/n/sga9p

Good afternoon, Oak Lane families! We are beyond grateful for your incredible support of our Krispy Kreme Doughnut Fundraiser! Thanks to you, we sold nearly 600 boxes of doughnuts and over 110 certificates and BOGO cards—an amazing accomplishment! profiting over $5,800 for our general fund! 🎉 A huge congratulations to Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Ford’s Kindergarten Class for being our top sellers and winning a delicious Doughnut Party! Their class alone sold over 100 doughnuts/certificates and had more than $1,600 in sales—way to go! 👏 🍩 Pick-Up Details: Our fantastic PTO board will be working hard to sort and organize orders after picking them up from Krispy Kreme tomorrow morning. Orders will be ready for pick-up at the front entrance between 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM tomorrow. Please confirm your doughnuts matches your order form before you leave. 📌 A Quick Heads-Up: Due to overwhelming demand, we depleted Krispy Kreme’s inventory of certificates and BOGO cards! If your friends and family ordered these, Krispy Kreme will do their best, but they may not be available for pick-up tomorrow. They have assured us they will be ready by next week. We appreciate your patience and will update you as soon as they arrive. 🚦 Best Times to Pick Up: To avoid the busiest times, we recommend picking up between 3:30 and 5:00 PM if possible, as regular dismissal and My Life Matters dismissal can make navigating the parking lot a challenge. Thank you again for your support, patience, and enthusiasm! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow, and we hope your friends and family enjoy their delicious doughnuts! Please pass along our sincere appreciation for their support of Oak Lane! 🍩💙

Person County Schools will assess the weather conditions in the morning before making a decision about any potential changes to the school schedule for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12. We will share updates as soon as they become available. Stay safe!